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Utah lawmakers requested earmarks for Air Force repairs, water projects and law enforcement.

Rep. Blake Moore also requested more support for transportation upgrades leading up to the 2034 Winter Olympics.

Sen. Mike Lee, who did not make any requests, opposes earmarks, citing potential misuse and lack of merit-based allocation.

WASHINGTON — Nearly $60 million for Air Force repairs. Tens of millions of dollars for various water projects. Investments in dozens of law enforcement offices. That's a glimpse into some of the funding requests submitted by Utah lawmakers for next year's congressional budget.

As lawmakers prepare to return to Capitol Hill next week for the first time since July, they have a growing list of to-do items waiting for

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